AX5 Conversion to AX15

I am having problems with my 1986 Jeep AX5 , can you provide information on the AX5, and I have heard about a transmission model upgrade to the AX15 can you provide info on this conversion project also?

AX5 our part number MTAJ002AX5 Transmission

The AX5 transmission was made by Aisin Warner, is a top shifting overdrive unit length is 24 inches. The AX5 is a manual shift, five-speed transmission lightweight transmission. This transmission was used 1984 to 2006 Jeep XJ, YJ & TJ models. It's found in AMC 150 (2.5L) I4 engine and It had been also found behind the GM 2.8L. The AX5 is traditionally used and it is regarded as a light-weight split-case, top shifting, overdrive transmission. The AX5 is completely synchronized in all gears. All gears are helical cut. The majority of Jeep owners begin modifications with larger tires, altering gear ratios and head for the dunes. Many realize that the very first significant malfunction occurs with the AX5 transmission, it’ has proven to be questionable for off-road operation, and problems usually are not uncommon. The AX4 is the same light duty design tranny with no 5th gear.

The AX5 transmission case is actually 15-5/8 inch long. It features a cast aluminum case with a cast-iron mid-plate. The AX5 features a 21 spline output shaft. The AX5 was used by having an internal slave/throw out set up up throughout the 1994 model year. In 1995, a conventional slave cylinder and cross-arm were utilized. The input shaft is a 14 spline it has a sickout length is 7-1/2inch. The AX5 gearing is 1st gear, 3.93, 2nd gear, 2.33, 3rd gear 1.45, 4th gear 1.00 and 5th gear overdrive 0.85.

AX15 Transmission

Aisin Warner also manufactured this tranny. The output shaft on this transmission is 23 spline and projects approximately .400inch. The Jeep AX15 transmission is really a medium-duty, standard shift, five-speed transmission utilized in 1989-1999 Jeep XJ, YJ & TJ versions behind the 258/4.0L motors. This transmission was also used in the Dodge 2.5L Dakota. The effectiveness of the AX15 makes if very popular with the off road network. The AX15 has got the same overall case length as the AX5 24.00 inches. The output shaft is 23 spline and projects approx .400”. Gear ratio for the AX15 is 3.83, 2.33, 1.44, 1.00, 0.79 ratios.

Conversion kits are available for both external and internal slave cylinder models:

Conversion Package part number MWT712563 if you have External Slave Cylinder includes: Rebuilt AX15 Transmission, Plate for your Bell Housing, T/O Bearing Snout, Shift Tower Spacer, T/O Bearing Assembly, Cross-member Spacer, AX5 Bell housing Dowel, Pilot Bushing (AX15 1995 & Newer), Seal, Bolts, 10 Spline Clutch Disc, Input Shaft for transfer case NP207 or NP231Your current cost for this conversion kit is $ 1894.00 plus $250.00 core deposit plus freight.

Conversion Kit part number MWT712564 if you have Internal Slave Cylinder includes: Rebuilt AX15 Transmission, AX15 Adapter Plate to your Bell Housing, T/O Bearing Snout, Long Split Pin, Shift Tower Spacer, Cross-member spacer, AX5 Bell housing Dowel Pin, Pilot Bushing (AX15 1995 & Newer), AX15 Seal, Bolts, 17. Input Shaft for transfer case NP207 or NP231.

Your price for this conversion kit is $ 1811.00 plus $250.00 core deposit plus freight.You can see a parts illustration and other parts we supply for the AX4 and AX5

You can see a parts illustration and other parts we supply for the AX15

Additional information is available.